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Based on the true story of Solomon Northup. It is 1841, and Northup, an accomplished, free citizen of New York, is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Stripped of his identity and deprived of all dignity, Northup is ultimately purchased by ruthless plantation owner Edwin Epps and must find the strength within to survive. Filled with powerful performances by an astonishing cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad...

Looks at the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh's baby son. Bruno Hauptmann was subsequently arrested and his sensational trial in 1935 captivated the nation.

The Battle of Midway, considered the most important naval battle of the Pacific campaign in World War II, is discussed in this episode of Year by Year: 1942. Women at war and the Oscars are also discussed.

Looks at the political landscape of 1936, including FDR's landslide re-election in the U.S., King Edward's abdication in the U.K., and the New Deal.

Examines 1949 and prelude to the Korean War. Also, Puerto Rican nationalists attempt to assassinate Harry S. Truman.

Orson Welles' radio broadcast of War of the Worlds panicked Americans across the country. In the U.K., Neville Chamberlain delivered his famous speech, Peace in Our Times.

Follows as Vice President Richard Nixon makes a 1958 goodwill trip through Latin America, but is met with anger over U.S. Cold War policy. Nixon is attacked in his car in Venezuela, but escapes unharmed.

Travels to 1943 to explore Hollywood's influence on World War II and the movie stars who went to war.

James Meredith becomes the first African-American to attend the University of Mississippi. This episode of Year by Year: 1962 also looks at John Glenn's orbiting of the earth.

Explores the events and trends of 1930, including the Great Depression and Mt. Rushmore. Charles Lindbergh and wife Anne Morrow Lindbergh's record-setting, coast-to-coast flight is also covered.